Hello!
Strawberry season is in full swing. The garden needs a lot of love. We have goals of having it thoroughly weeded and mulched within the next month. It is our belief that the hard work now will make the coming years far easier and more manageable.
Unfortunately, we aren't able to forage for individuals this year. Our plates are very full. The orchard maintenance is our top priority. We do have commitments to the Cornerstone Market on 202 in Waterboro Thursday-Saturday. Head to their store to find them for sale. And buy all the other delicious things they have to offer.
We are open from sunrise to sunset every day. Remember it is VERY HOT mid day. Check social media for day-to-day updates. Head to the small stand in the parking lot down low for instructions, boxes, and payment. $3.00 a pound. Cash/check preferred. No change. There is a card reader if cash is not available. Bring your own container. Quart boxes are available in the stand.
Here is a map.
Current Conditions
Blue- Wendy strawberry is producing a lot and seems to be ripe. A good place to start.
Purple- Charlotte strawberry. Small but very sweet. Have to look through the weeds we have yet to get to. If making jam, they are worth it.
Grey- Darselect strawberry is at the end of the rows near the rock wall and sprinkled in between the Charlottes. They look decent right now.
Light Blue- Cabbot strawberry is large, easy to pick, and just beginning to come into season. I’m currently freeing it from the strangles of clover. They will be easier to find once they are fully in season.
Green- Honeoye is so very ripe. A good starting point. You could sit and forage here. The juicy ripe ones are good for jam or fermenting.
Red- Flavorfest if coming into season.
Orange- Sunset. Planted this year. A few berries, a little bit of a hunt.
Yellow- Sparkle. Also planted this year and a bit sparce but available.
Pink- A very wild raspberry patch. Maybe berries soon. Feel free to take a peek.
When I have time, I’ll add all the other species of plants we have in these zones. First, I need to free it all from the weeds. If you like weeding, check the calendar for Volunteer hours.
Last but not least, I will be at the Limerick Library Friday, June 21st at 4:00 p.m.. This week we are exploring what a Galaxy is. I’m doing some research and throwing together some points. Feel free to do the same and bring what you found to the club! I want this to turn into a group effort. All are welcome!
Thanks!
Gwendolyn.